Starting a low FODMAP diet can seem overwhelming at the beginning with lots of different factors to consider and a variety of foods you need to temporarily exclude. Without proper guidance, it can be easy to make simple mistakes. This can leave you wondering why your symptoms aren’t getting better. ...
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How Useful Are Breath Tests In Diagnosing IBS?
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common condition characterised by symptoms including abdominal bloating and pain, gas and diarrhoea. Poor absorption of carbohydrates known as 'FODMAPs' (Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols) is a leading cause of IBS symptoms ...
Low FODMAP Summer Produce
With almost all fruit and vegetables available all year round, it's harder to work out what produce is in season at any given time. Summer brings a wide range of delicious fruit and vegetables, which can also be enjoyed on a low FODMAP diet! While summer favourites such as cherries and mangos are ...
Endometriosis, IBS And The Low FODMAP Diet
There is considerable overlap between the symptoms of endometriosis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), two of the leading causes of chronic pelvic pain in women. Research has found that approximately one-third of women with endometriosis meet the diagnostic criteria for IBS, with one study finding ...
Managing Symptoms After Eating High FODMAP Foods
Slipped up over the weekend and indulged in a few too many high FODMAP foods? Ate something which was high FODMAP without realising? Unknowingly ate a high FODMAP serve of what is considered to be a low FODMAP food? Regardless of the reason, sometimes we slip up on a low FODMAP diet. Is it the ...
What To Expect When Starting A Low FODMAP Diet
Whether you’re about to start a low FODMAP diet, have already started a low FODMAP diet, or are still in the contemplation stage – chances are, you may be a little unsure of what to expect. This is totally normal. I mean, when you first hear someone say FODMAPs stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharide ...
Can Charcoal Help Manage IBS Symptoms?
One of the latest trends to hit the wellness world is activated charcoal, which has been marketed as a treatment for everything from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) symptoms such as bloating, to teeth whitening. But can activated charcoal help manage IBS symptoms? First of all, what is ...
What’s The Deal With Guar Gum And IBS?
You may have heard of or be taking a guar gum as a supplement to help manage IBS symptoms. You may also be wondering what on earth is guar gum!? What is guar gum? Guar gum is a type of fibre derived from guar beans, which are a type of legume. It is commonly used as a food additive due ...
A Guide to Making a Balanced low FODMAP Meal
Does healthy eating seem too complicated? Do you get overwhelmed when trying to decide what to make for lunch or dinner? Eating a nutritious diet is a lot easier than you may think. Today we have a simple trick for you to try that will ensure all your meals are well-balanced. Plus, this is an easy ...
Is Celery Low FODMAP And Can Celery Juice Help IBS?
Are you unsure about whether celery is low FODMAP? Have you been told that celery juice can heal your gut? Look no further because today we are going to answer all your questions about celery and FODMAPs (including in juice form)! Read on to find out more. Is celery high FODMAP or low ...